JP4572956B2 - Vehicle drive device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle drive device in which an internal combustion engine and an electric motor are provided as drive sources.

  A twin-clutch transmission using a plurality of gears is connected to an internal combustion engine, and an electric motor is disposed between two clutch shafts of the transmission so that the rotor shaft is orthogonal to the clutch shaft. The rotor shaft of the motor is connected by a pair of bevel gears, the other clutch shaft and the motor case are connected by another pair of bevel gears, and the motor is driven using the rotational difference between the two clutch shafts to generate electricity. 2. Description of the Related Art A vehicle drive device is known (Patent Document 1). In addition, there is Patent Document 2 as a prior art document related to the present invention.

JP 2002-204504 A JP 2004-29395 A

  In the drive device of Patent Document 1, the internal combustion engine and the two clutch shafts are connected with a plurality of coupling gears interposed therebetween, so that gear meshing loss can be avoided when transmitting the power of the internal combustion engine. Can not. Further, since the electric motor is disposed between the two clutch shafts, it is difficult to reduce the size. Furthermore, since the rotor shaft and the clutch shaft of the electric motor are orthogonally connected via a bevel gear, the configuration is complicated.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a drive device that can reduce gear meshing loss by realizing, in a transmission mechanism, a direct coupling stage that connects an internal combustion engine and an output member without a transmission gear train. .

A vehicle drive apparatus according to the present invention includes an internal combustion engine, an electric motor, an output member for outputting power to drive wheels of the vehicle, and a first element, a second element, and a third element that are differentially rotatable with respect to each other. A differential mechanism in which the internal combustion engine is connected to the first element and the electric motor is connected to the second element; the first element or the third element of the differential mechanism; and the output member. The transmission gear train for transmitting power from the first element or the third element to the output member is switched between the first element and the output member without interposing the transmission gear train. , And a transmission mechanism capable of realizing a plurality of gear positions set stepwise in order from a low gear ratio from the differential mechanism to the output member, and the one element of the differential mechanism , Selected from the second element and the third element Comprises two components together by connecting a locked state to inhibit the differential rotation and a differential lock mechanism that can be switched between a released state for releasing the prohibition with the said transmission mechanism includes a first element This is realized by having a first drive shaft that rotates integrally and is disposed on the same axis as the output member, and that connects the first element and the output member without the transmission gear train interposed therebetween. the Rukoto direct stages are configured so as to be included in the plurality of shift speeds, to solve the problems described above (claim 1).

  According to this drive device, for example, the speed change mechanism is interposed between the first element and the output member by appropriately switching between the locked state and the released state of the differential lock mechanism while controlling the operation of the electric motor. It is possible to easily synchronize these transmission gear trains in the process of changing the transmission gear train by switching the transmission gear train to the transmission gear train interposed between the third element and the output member. As a result, it is possible to change the gear position in which the shock is alleviated. In addition to the gear stage in which the transmission gear train is interposed, the transmission mechanism can realize a direct connection stage in which the first element to which the internal combustion engine is connected and the output member are connected without the transmission gear train. The meshing loss can be reduced. Therefore, fuel consumption can be improved.

In one embodiment of the driving apparatus of the present invention, the speed change mechanism is configured to overdrive gear position higher gear ratio than before Symbol direct coupled stage is included in the plurality of shift speeds, the overdrive gear stage Further, the vehicle may further include a shift control means for controlling the transmission mechanism so that the overdrive shift stage is switched to the direct connection stage when the vehicle speed becomes a predetermined value or more in a state where is realized. Item 2). For example, in the high vehicle speed range where the vehicle speed is 160 km / h or higher, the engine optimum line is located on the high rotation side, so the optimal gear shift slightly on the low gear side than the gear ratio of the overdrive gear stage suitable for a vehicle speed of about 120 km / h. A ratio exists. According to this aspect, when the vehicle speed becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined value in a state where the overdrive shift speed is realized, the direct drive speed is switched to a lower speed ratio than the overdrive shift speed. That is, the downshift is performed from the overdrive shift stage to the direct connection stage. As a result, the vehicle is driven at a gear ratio suitable for a high-speed range equal to or greater than a predetermined value, so that fuel efficiency is improved. Since the gear stage that can be switched in such a high speed range is a direct coupling stage that does not interpose a transmission gear train, gear meshing loss can be reduced. Since the gear meshing loss increases in proportion to the torque, the merit of selecting the direct coupling stage in the high vehicle speed range can be most enjoyed.

In one embodiment of the driving apparatus of the present invention, the transmission mechanism, before SL and a second drive axis of the hollow of the outer periphery rotates integrally with the third rotating element is arranged in a coaxially to the first drive shaft, said first A counter shaft provided in parallel with each of the drive shaft and the second drive shaft and provided with a counter gear for transmitting power to the output member, and the lowest among the plurality of shift stages A transmission gear train for realizing a gear ratio with a gear ratio may be provided between the first drive shaft and the counter shaft. When the distance between the drive shaft and the counter shaft is constant, the gear ratio can be reduced as the gear diameter of the drive gear constituting the transmission gear train is smaller. In this aspect, since the drive gear of the transmission gear train having the lowest gear ratio is provided on the inner first drive shaft that is coaxially combined, the drive gear is more geared than when provided on the outer second drive shaft. The diameter can be reduced. For this reason, the inter-axis distance can be made shorter than when a transmission gear train is provided between the outer second drive shaft and the counter shaft to obtain a desired gear ratio. Thereby, size reduction of the drive device in the radial direction can be achieved.

In one embodiment of the driving apparatus of the present invention, the transmission mechanism, before SL and a second drive axis of the hollow of the outer periphery rotates integrally with the third rotating element is arranged in a coaxially to the first drive shaft, said first One of a counter shaft provided in parallel with the drive shaft and provided with a counter gear for transmitting power to the output member, and a plurality of transmission gear trains that realize the plurality of shift stages is used as the counter shaft. A switching clutch that is selectively connected to the second drive shaft and disposed radially outside the second drive shaft, and the differential lock mechanism includes the first drive shaft and the second drive shaft. The lock state may be realized by connecting the first drive shaft and the switching clutch (claim 4). According to this aspect, since the differential lock mechanism and the switching clutch are arranged so as to overlap in the axial direction, an increase in the dimension in the axial direction of the drive device accompanying the addition of the differential lock mechanism can be avoided. .

  In this aspect, the electric motor includes a stator and a rotor that is arranged coaxially with the stator and has a space formed on an inner periphery thereof, and the differential mechanism is formed on an inner periphery of the rotor. It is arrange | positioned in the said space, The said differential lock mechanism may be arrange | positioned in the position away from the said differential mechanism in the axial direction (Claim 5). In this case, since the differential mechanism is disposed in a space formed on the inner periphery of the rotor, the differential mechanism and the electric motor are disposed so as to overlap with each other in the axial direction. If the differential lock mechanism is arranged in the vicinity of the differential mechanism, the configuration around the motor becomes complicated. For this reason, it becomes difficult to overlap the electric motor and the differential mechanism, and it is necessary to shift them in the axial direction. For example, when the drive device is applied to an FR vehicle in which the axial direction and the vehicle front-rear direction coincide, the electric motor is arranged as far as possible in front of the vehicle in consideration of the shape of a floor tunnel whose space narrows toward the rear of the vehicle. It is advantageous. This is because the torque of the electric motor increases in proportion to the second power of the diameter. In order to obtain the same torque with an electric motor with a reduced diameter, the axial dimension of the electric motor must be enlarged. When the drive device of this aspect is applied to an FR vehicle, the electric motor can be arranged in front of the vehicle as a result of arranging the differential lock mechanism at a position away from the differential mechanism. Thereby, since the restriction | limiting with respect to the diameter expansion of an electric motor is eased, the dimension of the axial direction of an electric motor can be shortened.

In one embodiment of the driving apparatus of the present invention, the transmission mechanism, before SL disposed in parallel to the first drive shaft, the first counter shaft and the second for transmitting power of the first drive shaft to the output member And a first transmission gear train that is provided between the first drive shaft and the second counter shaft, and has a transmission ratio of the first counter gear shaft. A shift stage that is two steps lower than the first transmission gear train is realized, and the second transmission gear train provided between the first drive shaft and the first counter shaft is arranged in the radial direction. (Claim 6). According to this aspect, the first transmission gear train and the second transmission gear train are arranged so as to overlap in the axial direction. Therefore, the axial dimension of the drive device can be shortened. In addition, since the first gear train and the second gear train that realize the gear stage having the highest gear ratio and the gear stage having the gear ratio two steps lower than that are aligned in the radial direction, The gear ratio difference is smaller than when gear trains to be realized are aligned in the radial direction. As a result, the distance between the first counter shaft and the second counter shaft can be shortened.

In one embodiment of the driving apparatus of the present invention, the transmission mechanism, before SL disposed in parallel to the first drive shaft, having a counter shaft for transmitting power of the first drive shaft to the output member In addition, a transmission gear train that achieves the lowest gear ratio and that is provided between the first drive shaft and the counter shaft may be arranged at a position farthest from the internal combustion engine ( Claim 7). The transmission gear train that realizes the gear position having the lowest speed ratio has a larger input torque than the other gear trains. According to this aspect, since the transmission gear train that realizes the gear stage having the lowest transmission gear ratio is located farther from the internal combustion engine than the other gear trains, the support position of the transmission gear train is the position of the first drive shaft. It will be biased toward the end side. Therefore, the deflection of the first drive shaft can be suppressed as compared to the case where the transmission gear train is supported near the center of the first drive shaft.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the speed change mechanism connects the first element connected to the internal combustion engine and the output member in addition to the speed stage in which the speed change gear train is interposed, without using the speed change gear train. Since a direct coupling stage can be realized, gear meshing loss can be reduced.

(First form)
FIG. 1 shows an outline of a vehicle to which a drive device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. As shown in this figure, the vehicle 1 is configured as a so-called hybrid vehicle and has an FR type layout. The vehicle 1 is provided with a drive device 2A for traveling. The drive device 2A includes an internal combustion engine 3, a motor generator (MG) 4 as an electric motor, an output shaft 5 as an output member for outputting power to the drive wheels 9 of the vehicle 1, and the internal combustion engine 3 and the MG 4 A power distribution mechanism 6 as a differential mechanism connected to each other, and a transmission mechanism 7 interposed between the power distribution mechanism 6 and the output shaft 5 to shift the output of the power distribution mechanism 6 and transmit it to the output shaft 5. And. The rotation of the output shaft 5 is transmitted to the left and right drive wheels 9 via the propeller shaft 12 and the differential device 13, respectively. The propeller shaft 12 is connected to the output shaft 5 and the differential device 13 through universal joints (not shown) provided at both ends thereof.

  The internal combustion engine 3 is configured as a spark ignition type multi-cylinder internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine 3 is connected to the first drive shaft 10A via an engine clutch SE that interrupts power transmission. The engine clutch SE is configured as a known dog clutch, and can be switched between an engaged state in which power is transmitted from the internal combustion engine 3 to the first drive shaft 10A and a released state in which transmission of the power is cut off. The first drive shaft 10 </ b> A extends through the MG 4 and the power distribution mechanism 6, and is arranged coaxially with the output shaft 5. A hollow second drive shaft 10B is coaxially disposed on the outer periphery of the first drive shaft 10A. In addition, the internal combustion engine 3 is provided with a starter generator (SG) 11 that can start and generate power using the power of the internal combustion engine 3 after the start. The electric power generated by SG11 is consumed by each part of the vehicle 1, and is also stored in a battery (not shown) provided as a power source for the MG4.

  The MG 4 is configured to generate a function as an electric motor and a function as a generator. A battery is electrically connected to MG4 via an inverter (not shown), and the output torque or regenerative torque of MG4 is appropriately set by controlling the inverter. The MG 4 includes a rotor 4a provided so as to be rotatable coaxially with the first drive shaft 10A, and a stator 4b positioned on the outer peripheral side of the rotor 4a. The stator 4b is fixed to a fixing element such as a casing (not shown) so as not to rotate. A power distribution mechanism 6 is disposed in a space formed on the inner periphery of the rotor 4a. That is, the MG 4 and the power distribution mechanism 6 are arranged in an overlapping state with respect to the axial direction of the first drive shaft 10A.

  The power distribution mechanism 6 is configured as a planetary gear mechanism. That is, the power distribution mechanism 6 includes a sun gear Sn that is an external gear, a ring gear Rg that is an internal gear disposed coaxially with the sun gear Sn, and a pinion 15 that meshes with these gears Sn and Rg. This is a well-known gear mechanism having a carrier Cr that rotates and revolves, and in which these three elements can rotate differentially. In this embodiment, the internal combustion engine 3 is connected to the carrier Cr via the first drive shaft 10A, the MG4 is connected to the sun gear Sn, and the second drive shaft 10B is connected to the ring gear Rg. The first drive shaft 10A rotates integrally with the carrier Cr, and the second drive shaft 10B rotates integrally with the ring gear Rg. Accordingly, the carrier Cr corresponds to the first element according to the present invention, the sun gear Sn corresponds to the second element according to the present invention, and the ring gear Rg corresponds to the third element according to the present invention.

  The transmission mechanism 7 switches the transmission gear train interposed between the drive shafts 10A and 10B and the output shaft 5 and connects the first drive shaft 10A and the output shaft 5 without interposing the transmission gear train. Thus, a plurality of shift speeds can be realized. The transmission mechanism 7 realizes a plurality of shift stages including six forward stages and one reverse stage. The breakdown of the six forward speeds is the first speed, the second speed, the third speed, the fourth speed, and the fifth speed, which are set stepwise in order from the lowest gear ratio from the power distribution mechanism 6 to the output shaft 5. Speed and sixth speed. Among these shift speeds, the fifth speed is a direct connection speed realized by connecting the first drive shaft 10A and the output shaft 5 without the transmission gear train interposed therebetween, and the gear ratio is 1.

  The first drive shaft 10A extends so as to protrude from the end of the second drive shaft 10B, and a portion protruding from the second drive shaft 10B includes a speed change drive gear 16 shared by the first speed and the reverse gear, A transmission gear 17 for the third speed is provided. Further, the second drive shaft 10B is provided with a transmission gear 18 for the second speed and a transmission drive gear 19 shared by the fourth speed and the sixth speed, respectively.

  The transmission mechanism 7 is provided with two counter shafts 20A and 20B arranged in parallel with the drive shafts 10A and 10B. The first counter shaft 20A is rotatably provided with transmission driven gears 21 to 24 that mesh with the transmission drive gears 16 to 19, respectively. A first counter gear 31 that meshes with an output gear 30 that rotates integrally with the output shaft 5 is provided at the end of the first counter shaft 20A so as to be integrally rotatable. Further, the second counter shaft 20B includes a transmission driven gear 26 that meshes with the transmission drive gear 19 provided on the second drive shaft 10B, and an intermediate gear 33 with respect to the transmission drive gear 16 provided on the first drive shaft 10A. And a reverse gear shift driven gear 29 that meshes with each other interposed between them. A second counter gear 32 that meshes with the output gear 30 is provided at the end of the second counter gear 20B so as to be integrally rotatable.

  A plurality of transmission gear trains having different gear ratios are formed by the gears provided on the drive shafts 10A and 10B and the counter shafts 20A and 20B meshing with each other. That is, the transmission gear train 41 that realizes the first speed is configured by the gears 16 and 21 provided between the first drive shaft 10A and the first counter shaft 20A, and the transmission gear train 42 that realizes the second speed is The speed change gear train 43 that is configured by the gears 18 and 22 provided between the second drive shaft 10B and the first counter shaft 20A and realizes the third speed is formed by the first drive shaft 10A and the first counter shaft 20A. The transmission gear train 44 that is configured by the gears 17 and 23 provided therebetween and realizes the fourth speed is configured by the gears 19 and 24 provided between the second drive shaft 10B and the first counter shaft 20A. The transmission gear train 46 for realizing the sixth speed is constituted by gears 19 and 26 provided between the second drive shaft 10B and the second counter shaft 20B. The transmission gear train 50 that realizes the reverse gear is configured by gears 16, 33, and 29 provided between the first drive shaft 10A and the second counter shaft 20B.

  The first drive shaft 10A and the second drive shaft 10B are combined coaxially, and the first drive shaft 10A on the inner side thereof is provided with a first speed shift drive gear 16 having the lowest speed ratio. Since the first speed needs to have the lowest speed ratio, the gear diameter of the speed change drive gear 16 needs to be made the smallest. Therefore, if the first speed transmission drive gear 16 is provided on the outer second drive shaft 20B, the gear diameter must be increased. Therefore, the gear diameter of the transmission driven gear 21 that meshes with the transmission drive gear 16 in order to obtain a desired transmission ratio also increases, and as a result, the inter-axis distance between the first drive shaft 10A and the first counter shaft 20A increases. It gets bigger. In the present embodiment, since the first-speed transmission drive gear 16 is provided on the first drive shaft 10A on the inner side, the first drive shaft 10A and the first counter are compared with the case where the first drive shaft 10A is provided on the second drive shaft 20B. The distance between the shaft 20A and the shaft 20A can be reduced. Thereby, size reduction of the radial direction of the drive device 2A can be achieved. Therefore, the feasibility of mounting the drive device 2A on the vehicle is improved, and the weight can be further reduced. In the above case, the first counter shaft 20A corresponds to the counter shaft according to the present invention.

  The transmission drive gear 19 provided on the second drive shaft 10B is shared by the fourth speed and the sixth speed, and the fourth speed transmission gear train 44 and the sixth speed transmission gear train 46 are in the radial direction. It is arranged to be aligned. That is, the transmission gear train 44 and the transmission gear train 46 are disposed so as to overlap in the axial direction. Since the speed change drive gear 19 is shared by these shift speeds, the dimension in the axial direction of the drive device 2A can be shortened. Further, since the speed change drive gear 19 is shared between the sixth speed with the highest speed ratio and the fourth speed with the speed ratio lower by two stages, other speed stages with a speed ratio of more than three stages are separated. The distance between the shafts of the first counter shaft 20A and the second counter shaft 20B can be made shorter than when the drive gear is shared. In this case, the sixth transmission gear train 46 corresponds to the first transmission gear train according to the present invention, and the fourth transmission gear train 44 corresponds to the second transmission gear train according to the present invention. The second drive shaft 10B corresponds to the drive shaft according to the present invention.

  The transmission gear train 50 that realizes the reverse gear is disposed so as to overlap the transmission gear train 41 that realizes the first speed in the axial direction, and the transmission gear train 50 and the transmission gear train 41 respectively. 16 are shared. The gear diameter of the transmission drive gear 16 is the smallest because it is used at the first speed. Therefore, the gear diameter of the reverse gear shift driven gear 26 can be made relatively large. As a result, it is possible to increase the reduction ratio of the reverse gear in a limited space.

  The second countershaft 20B is shared between the sixth speed transmission gear train 46 and the reverse transmission gear train 50, and the first counter provided with the transmission gear trains 41 to 44 of other gear stages. It is a separate axis from the shaft 20A. Thereby, the gear ratio can be set for each counter shaft. For the reverse speed and the sixth speed, it is less necessary to consider the connection between the shift speeds from the viewpoint of drivability. Accordingly, since the gear ratios of these gears can be set independently from other gears, for example, the degree of freedom in setting the gear ratio of the sixth speed with the highest gear ratio is increased. Therefore, it is possible to easily set an optimal gear ratio aiming at improving fuel consumption. With respect to the shift speeds where the mutual connection of the shift speeds should be emphasized, since the shift gear trains are provided on the common first counter shaft 20A, the gear ratios of the respective shift speeds can be freely set from the viewpoint of ensuring drivability. Can be set.

  In the transmission mechanism 7, any one of the transmission gear trains 41 to 46, 50 is selectively interposed between the power distribution mechanism 6 and the output shaft 5 to achieve power transmission from the power distribution mechanism 6 to the output shaft 5. Therefore, a first clutch S1, a second clutch S2, and a fourth clutch S4 that selectively connect any one of the shift driven gears 21 to 24, 26, and 29 to the counter shafts 20A and 20B are provided. Yes. In addition, the transmission mechanism 7 is provided with a third clutch S3 that can connect and release the first drive shaft 10A and the output shaft 5 in order to realize the fifth speed that is a directly connected stage. These clutches S1 to S4 are all configured as well-known dog clutches. The first clutch S1 is between the first-speed shift driven gear 21 and the third-speed shift driven gear 23, and the second clutch S2 is the second-speed shift driven gear 22 and the fourth-speed shift gear 23. Between the driven gear 24, the third clutch S3 is between the first drive shaft 10A and the output shaft 5, and the fourth clutch S4 is a sixth gear shift driven gear 26 and a reverse gear shift driven gear 29. Between each other. Since the fourth clutch S4 is shared between the sixth speed and the reverse gear, it is possible to prevent an increase in the dimension of the driving device 2A in the axial direction as compared with a case where the reverse gear is exclusively used.

The first clutch S1 is integrated with the hub 51 integral with the first countershaft 20A, the sleeve 52 that is spline-fitted to the hub 51 so as to be movable in the axial direction, and the transmission driven gear 21 for the first speed. And a spline 53 that can be spline-fitted with the sleeve 52, and a spline 54 that is integral with the third-speed transmission driven gear 23 and that can be splined with the sleeve 52. Thus, the shift driven gear 21 is coupled to the first counter shaft 20A so as to be integrally rotatable by moving the sleeve 52 to the first speed shift driven gear 21 side and fitting the sleeve 52 to the spline 53. As a result, the power of the first drive shaft 10A is transmitted to the output shaft 5 via the transmission gear train 41, and the first speed with the lowest speed ratio is realized.
Further, by moving the sleeve 52 of the first clutch S1 toward the third speed shift driven gear 23 and fitting it into the spline 54, the shift driven gear 23 can rotate integrally with the first countershaft 20A. Combined. As a result, the power of the first drive shaft 10A is transmitted to the output shaft 5 via the transmission gear train 43 to achieve the third speed. Accordingly, the first clutch S1 is selectively selected between an operating position P1 that realizes the first speed, an operating position P3 that realizes the third speed, and a neutral position N that frees the driven gears 21 and 23. Can work. Thereby, the first clutch S1 can selectively realize the first speed and the third speed.

  Similarly, the second clutch S2 for selectively realizing the second speed and the fourth speed includes a hub 55 integral with the first countershaft 20A, a sleeve 56 spline-fitted to the hub 55, a second A spline 57 integrated with the speed-change driven gear 22 for speed and a spline 58 integrated with the speed-change driven gear 24 for fourth speed are provided. The second clutch S2 selectively operates between an operating position P2 that realizes the second speed, an operating position P4 that realizes the fourth speed, and a neutral position N that frees the driven gears 22 and 24. it can. The fourth clutch S4 for selectively realizing the sixth speed and the reverse gear includes a hub 60 integrated with the second countershaft 20B, a sleeve 61 spline-fitted to the hub 60, and a sixth speed gear. A spline 62 integral with the transmission driven gear 26 and a spline 63 integral with the reverse transmission driven gear 29 are provided. The fourth clutch S4 can selectively operate between an operating position P6 that realizes the sixth speed, an operating position PR that realizes the reverse gear, and a neutral position N that frees the driven gears 26 and 29. .

  The third clutch S3 that achieves the fifth speed, which is a directly connected stage, includes a hub 65 that is integral with the output shaft 5, a sleeve 66 that is spline-fitted to the hub 65 so as to be movable in the axial direction, and a first drive. A spline 67 that is integral with the shaft 10A and that can be fitted to the sleeve 66 and the spline is provided. As a result, the sleeve 66 is moved to the first drive shaft 10A side and is fitted to the spline 67, whereby the first drive shaft 10A and the output shaft 5 are coupled so as to be integrally rotatable. Further, the connection can be released by moving the sleeve 66 to the illustrated position. That is, the third clutch S3 can operate between the operating position P5 that achieves the fifth speed and the neutral position N that releases the connection between the first drive shaft 10A and the output shaft 5.

  The drive device 2A is provided with a lock clutch SL as a differential lock mechanism for prohibiting differential rotation of each element of the power distribution mechanism 6. The lock clutch SL connects the first drive shaft 10A and the second drive shaft 10B so as to be integrally rotatable, and switches between a locked state in which differential rotation of the power distribution mechanism 6 is prohibited and a released state in which the prohibition is released. Can do. Since the first drive shaft 10A and the second drive shaft 10B are coupled by the lock clutch SL, the carrier Cr and the ring gear Rg of the power distribution mechanism 6 coupled to them have the same rotational speed. Differential rotation of each element of the ring gear Rg and the carrier Cr is prohibited.

  The lock clutch SL is configured as a known dog clutch, and includes a hub 70 integrated with the first drive shaft 10A, a sleeve 71 that is spline-fitted to the hub 70 so as to be movable in the axial direction, and a second drive shaft. 10B, a sleeve 71 and a spline 72 that can be spline-fitted. Thereby, the sleeve 71 of the lock clutch SL is moved to the second drive shaft 10B side and fitted to the spline 72, whereby the first drive shaft 10A and the second drive shaft 10B are coupled and locked together. Switch to state. Further, by moving the sleeve 71 to the position shown in the figure, these connections are released and switched to the released state. That is, the lock clutch SL can operate between the operation position PL in the locked state and the neutral position N in the released state.

  The lock clutch SL is adjacent to the end of the second drive shaft 10B and is disposed between the first drive shaft 10A and the fourth clutch S4 as a switching clutch. That is, the lock clutch SL and the fourth clutch S4 are arranged so as to overlap in the axial direction. For this reason, it is possible to avoid an increase in dimension in the axial direction of the drive device 2A accompanying the addition of the lock clutch SL. Further, if the lock clutch SL is arranged in the vicinity of the power distribution mechanism 6, the configuration around the MG 4 is complicated. Therefore, it becomes difficult to arrange the MG 4 so as to overlap the power distribution mechanism 6, so the MG 4 must be disposed behind the power distribution mechanism 6. Generally, a floor tunnel of an FR vehicle has a shape in which a space is narrowed toward the rear of the vehicle. In consideration of the shape of the floor tunnel, it is advantageous to arrange the MG in front of the vehicle as much as possible. This is because the torque of MG increases in proportion to the second power of the diameter. In order to obtain an equivalent torque with an MG with a reduced diameter, the dimension of the MG in the axial direction must be enlarged. From the above, by disposing the lock clutch SL away from the power distribution mechanism 6 and rearwardly, the MG4 can be disposed in front of the drive device 2A (front of the vehicle). Can be shortened.

  Each of the clutches SE, S1 to S4, SL described above is connected to an actuator (not shown) for driving them. These actuators are operated by an electronic control unit (ECU) 75 provided as control means for controlling the drive device 2A. An electromagnetic or hydraulic actuator is used as the actuator. The clutches SE, S1 to S4, SL are controlled according to a predetermined logic by the operation of the ECU 75 for each actuator. The operation of the MG 4 is controlled by the ECU 75 in conjunction with the operation of each clutch, whereby the drive device 2A is combined with a plurality of drive modes having different drive sources and a plurality of gear speeds having different gear ratios. It operates in various forms.

  FIG. 2 shows an operation engagement table expressed as a list in which the operation mode of the drive device 2A and the operation state of each clutch are associated with each other. Symbols P1 to P6 and PR in the figure indicate the operating positions of the above-described clutches S1 to S4, and symbol “X” indicates the neutral position of the clutches S1 to S4 or the released state of the engine clutch SE and the lock clutch SL. The symbol “◯” indicates the engaged state of the engine clutch SE or the locked state of the lock clutch SL. The symbol “-” indicates that the lock clutch SL may be in a locked state or a released state. In the figure, the columns in which 1st-2nd, 2nd-3rd... Are shown indicate the operating states of the respective clutches in a transient state where the gear position is switched. Control in the transition state of the shift speed switching will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the driving device 2A is configured to selectively execute any one of four modes, ie, an EV mode, an Eng mode, an Eng + MG mode, and a CVT mode as its driving mode. Yes. The EV mode is a drive mode in which only the MG 4 is used as a drive source without using the output of the internal combustion engine 3. The Eng mode is a drive mode in which only the internal combustion engine 3 is used as a drive source without using the output of the MG 4. The Eng + MG mode is a drive mode in which both the internal combustion engine 3 and the MG 4 are used as drive sources while the power distribution mechanism 6 is locked. In the CVT mode, both the internal combustion engine 3 and the MG 4 are used as drive sources in a state in which the differential rotation of each element of the power distribution mechanism 6 is allowed, and the operation of the MG 4 is controlled at a predetermined shift stage. This is a drive mode in which the gear ratio reaching the output shaft 5 is changed steplessly. Of these modes, three modes, EV mode, Eng mode, and Eng + MG mode, can be executed at each gear position. In the CVT mode, a variable speed drive gear is provided on the second drive shaft 10B that rotates integrally with the ring gear Rg because the output of the ring gear Rg of the power distribution mechanism 6 is adjusted to perform a continuously variable transmission. It can be executed at even speeds of the second speed, the fourth speed and the sixth speed.

  Each drive mode will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 shows a power transmission path in the first-speed EV mode, and FIG. 4 shows an example of an alignment chart in the first-speed EV mode. In the alignment chart of FIG. 4, “Eng” indicates the internal combustion engine 3, “MG” indicates MG4, and “Co” indicates the counter gear 31 of the first counter shaft 20A. Further, “drive” indicates a shift drive gear corresponding to the shift speed, and “drive” indicates a shift driven gear corresponding to the shift speed. The meaning of these symbols is the same for the collinear diagrams of the other figures.

  As shown in FIG. 3, since the EV mode uses only MG4 as a drive source, the engine clutch SE is set to the released state and the power transmission from the internal combustion engine 3 is cut off. The lock clutch SL is set to the locked state (operating position PL) in order to transmit the power of the MG 4 to the first drive shaft 10A via the power distribution mechanism 6. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 4, the differential rotation of each element (Sn, Rg, Cr) of the power distribution mechanism 6 is prohibited, and each element integrally rotates at the same rotation speed. The power of MG4 transmitted to the first drive shaft 10A is transmitted to the first-speed transmission drive gear 16. As shown in FIG. 3, the transmission driven gear 21 that meshes with the drive gear 16 is connected to the first counter shaft 20A by operating the first clutch S1 to the operating position P1. Therefore, the rotation of the first drive shaft 10A is decelerated by the transmission gear train 41 including the transmission drive gear 16 and the transmission driven gear 21 that mesh with each other, and is transmitted to the first counter shaft 20A. The rotation of the first counter shaft 20 </ b> A is output to the counter gear 31, and the rotation is shifted by the output gear 30 that meshes with the counter gear 31 and transmitted to the output shaft 5. As described above, in the EV mode (first speed), the power of the MG 4 is transmitted to the output shaft 5 along the power transmission path indicated by the thick line in FIG.

  FIG. 5 shows a power transmission path in the first-speed Eng mode, and FIG. 6 shows an example of a collinear diagram in the first-speed Eng mode. As shown in FIG. 5, since the Eng mode uses only the internal combustion engine 3 as a drive source, the engine clutch SE is set to the engaged state, and the power of the internal combustion engine 3 is transmitted to the first drive shaft 10A. ing. The MG 4 is stopped by stopping the power supply (see FIG. 6). In the case of FIG. 5, the load of the internal combustion engine 3 is reduced by setting the lock clutch SL to the released state. However, for example, when generating power with the MG 4, the lock clutch SL is set to the locked state and the internal combustion engine 3 MG4 can also be driven using a part of the power. Power transmission from the first drive shaft 10A to the output shaft 5 is the same as in the EV mode. In the Eng mode (first speed), the power of the internal combustion engine 3 is transmitted to the output shaft 5 along the power transmission path indicated by the thick line in FIG.

  FIG. 7 shows a power transmission path in the first speed Eng + MG mode, and FIG. 8 shows an example of an alignment chart in the first speed Eng + Mg mode. As shown in FIG. 7, the Eng + MG mode uses both the internal combustion engine 3 and the MG 4 as driving sources while the power distribution mechanism 6 is locked, so that the engine clutch SE is engaged and the lock clutch SL is locked. Each state is set. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 8, each element of the power distribution mechanism 6 rotates integrally at the same rotational speed. Since the first drive shaft 10A and the second drive shaft 10B are coupled by the lock clutch SL, the first drive shaft 10A, 10B is passed through the first drive shaft 10A, 10B in a state where the power of the internal combustion engine 3 and the power of the MG 4 are combined. It is transmitted to the speed change drive gear 16. Power transmission from the first drive shaft 10A to the output shaft 5 is the same as in the EV mode. In the Eng + MG mode (first speed), the power of the internal combustion engine 3 is transmitted to the output shaft 5 along the power transmission path indicated by the thick line in FIG.

  The EV mode, the Eng mode, and the Eng + MG mode shown in FIGS. 3 to 8 are in the first speed, but these modes in the other shift stages are also changed from the first drive shaft 10A or the second drive shaft 10B. Except for the route leading to the output shaft 5, it is the same as in the case of the first speed. Note that, in the case of the Eng mode of the even-numbered gears, it is essential that the lock clutch SL be in the locked state because the even-numbered gears of the shift drive gear are provided on the second drive shaft 10B (FIGS. 2 and FIG. 2). 5).

  Next, the CVT mode that is performed at even-numbered gears will be described. FIG. 9 shows a power transmission path in the second-speed CVT mode, and FIG. 10 shows an example of an alignment chart in the second-speed CVT mode. As shown in FIG. 9, in the CVT mode, the power of the internal combustion engine 3 and the power of the MG 4 are combined using the power distribution mechanism 6, so that each element of the power distribution mechanism 6 is differentially rotated. Further, the lock clutch SL is set to the released state, and the engine clutch SE is set to the engaged state so that the power of the internal combustion engine 3 is input to the power distribution mechanism 6. Therefore, the power transmission path in the CVT mode is as shown by the thick line in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, since the rotational speed of the ring gear Rg serving as an output element can be arbitrarily adjusted by controlling MG4, the counter gear from the internal combustion engine 3 is set under the condition that the gear ratio is set to the second speed. The gear ratio up to 31 can be changed steplessly. In the CVT mode, even in the fourth speed and the sixth speed, which are even speed stages other than the second speed, except for the path from the second drive shaft 10B to the output shaft 5, the second speed shown in FIG. Power is transmitted along a similar power transmission path.

  Next, the operation of the drive device 2A during the shift changeover transition will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 11A to 11E. FIG. 11A to FIG. 11E show collinear diagrams of each state in the process of switching the shift speed from the first speed to the second speed in the Eng + MG mode. FIG. 11A shows a state where the lock clutch SL is released and the MG 4 is stopped. In this case, the torque of the internal combustion engine 3 is directly output to the first drive shaft 10A. In this case, since the second drive shaft 10B rotates integrally with the ring gear Rg and the second clutch S2 is in the neutral position N, the rotational speed of the second speed shift driven gear 23 and the first speed The rotational speed of the transmission driven gear 21 does not match.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11B, synchronous control is performed to match these rotational speeds. This synchronization control controls the operation of the MG 4 so that the rotation speed of the second speed shift driven gear 22 matches the rotation speed of the first speed shift driven gear 21 coupled to the first counter shaft 20A. Let In other words, the second clutch S2 and the first clutch S1 are synchronized. When the synchronization control is completed, the rotational speed of the sleeve 56 of the second clutch S2 matches the rotational speed of the spline 57, so that the second clutch S2 is moved to the second speed while the first clutch S1 remains at the operating position P1. To the operating position P2. FIG. 11C shows a so-called torque phase in which the transmission torque of the first clutch S1 is decreased from the state of FIG. 11B and the decrease is transferred to the second clutch S2. In this case, the MG 4 shares the torque reaction force of the internal combustion engine 3 so as to execute the torque transition promptly.

  FIG. 11D shows a so-called inertia phase in which the rotational speeds of the internal combustion engine 3 and the MG 4 are reduced by operating the first clutch S1 to the neutral position N after completion of the torque transfer to the second clutch S2. In this case, the rotational speeds of the internal combustion engine 3 and the MG 4 are lowered until the rotational speeds of the elements of the power distribution mechanism 6 are equalized by releasing the first clutch S1. FIG. 11E shows a state in which the lock clutch SL is switched from the released state to the locked state when the rotational speeds of the elements of the power distribution mechanism 6 are aligned. Thus, the switching from the first speed to the second speed in the Eng + MG mode is completed. The above operation is the same for the switching of other gears. Further, the downshift is a procedure reverse to the above-described procedure.

  The drive device 2A is configured to execute the above-described CVT mode at the sixth speed with the highest gear ratio. This advantage will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the engine optimum line, the maximum torque, and the equal power line, where the vertical axis represents the engine torque and the horizontal axis represents the engine speed (rotation speed).

  Generally, it is most efficient to position the operating point of the internal combustion engine 3 on the engine optimum line. However, since the operating point is determined by the gear ratio, the operating point cannot always be positioned on the engine optimum line with a stepwise gear ratio. Accordingly, the gear ratio is set so that the operating point is as close as possible to the engine optimum line. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the vehicle speed is about 120 km / h, the engine optimum line is located on the low rotation side, so that the maximum gear shift is performed so that the engine speed is as low as possible at that vehicle speed. If the ratio is set to high geared, efficiency (fuel consumption) is improved. However, if the gear ratio of the highest gear is simply made high geared, the margin driving force Pt shown as the width between the maximum torque and the operating point shown in FIG. Accordingly, such a gear ratio setting requires a sufficient downshift due to a shortage of the marginal driving force Pt, and it is possible to achieve both a reduction in rotation and an improvement in drivability by increasing the maximum gear position. Is difficult.

  Since the drive device 2A can execute the CVT mode at the sixth speed, which is the highest gear position, it is possible to achieve both a reduction in engine speed and an improvement in drivability. FIG. 13 shows an example of an alignment chart in the sixth-speed CVT mode. As shown in this figure, by controlling the rotational speed of MG4 to be substantially zero, the engine speed can be reduced by Δ from the engine speed Nc in the Eng mode. That is, the same effect as that obtained when the gear ratio of the sixth speed is made high geared while maintaining the same vehicle speed as in the Eng mode can be obtained. Since the output of MG4 is substantially zero, there is little loss associated with MG4. Accordingly, since it is possible to reduce the rotation speed without forcibly increasing the gear ratio of the sixth speed, the drivability can be improved at the same time.

  The basic shift schedule of the drive device 2A can be switched to an appropriate shift stage based on the vehicle speed and the accelerator opening, as in the known art. However, when the vehicle speed becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined value in the state in which the sixth speed that is the overdrive shift speed is realized, control is performed to shift down to the fifth speed that is the direct connection speed. The control program is stored in the ECU 75, read out in a timely manner, and repeatedly executed. By executing the routine, the ECU 75 determines that the vehicle speed has exceeded a predetermined value during traveling at the sixth speed based on information from a vehicle speed sensor (not shown), and the vehicle speed is set to a predetermined value (for example, 160 km / h) When it becomes above, each clutch and MG4 are operated and the gear position is switched from the sixth speed to the fifth speed. Thus, the ECU 75 functions as a control unit according to the present invention.

  The reason for performing such downshift will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 shows the engine optimum line, the sixth speed engine operating line (point), and the fifth speed engine operating line (point), where the vertical axis represents the engine torque and the horizontal axis represents the engine speed (rotational speed). It is explanatory drawing. As shown in this figure, since the engine optimum line is located on the high speed side in the high vehicle speed range where the vehicle speed is 160 km / h or higher, the optimal gear shift is slightly on the low gear side than the gear ratio suitable for the vehicle speed of about 120 km / h. A ratio exists. Therefore, when the vehicle speed increases and enters the high vehicle speed range during driving at the sixth speed, it is more efficient to shift down to the fifth speed than to maintain the sixth speed. In addition, since the fifth speed is a direct-coupled stage that does not interpose a transmission gear train, gear meshing loss can be reduced. Thereby, a fuel consumption improvement can be aimed at. Since the gear meshing loss increases in proportion to the torque, it is possible to most enjoy the merit of directly connecting the fifth speed selected in the high vehicle speed range.

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Next, a driving apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the second embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the components common to the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted. FIG. 15 shows an outline of the vehicle 1 to which the drive device according to the second embodiment is applied. The feature of this embodiment is that a shift speed of seven forward speeds is realized while avoiding an increase in dimension in the axial direction as compared with the first embodiment.

  The drive device 2B includes a speed change mechanism 77 that can realize a plurality of speed stages including seven forward speeds and one reverse speed. The breakdown of the seven forward speeds realized by the speed change mechanism 77 is set in a stepwise manner in order from the lowest speed ratio from the power distribution mechanism 6 to the output shaft 5, the first speed, the second speed, the third speed, The fourth speed, the fifth speed, the sixth speed, and the seventh speed. Among these shift speeds, the seventh speed is a direct connection speed realized by connecting the first drive shaft 10A and the output shaft 5 without the transmission gear train interposed therebetween, and the gear ratio is 1.

  The first drive shaft 10A is provided with a transmission drive gear 16 that is shared by the first speed and the reverse gear, and a transmission drive gear 17 that is shared by the third speed and the fifth speed. The arrangement order of these transmission drive gears 16 and 17 is opposite to that of the first embodiment. Similar to the first embodiment, the second drive shaft 10B is provided with a second-speed transmission drive gear 18 and a transmission drive gear 19 shared by the fourth and sixth speeds.

  The first counter shaft 20A is rotatably provided with transmission driven gears 21 to 24 that mesh with the transmission drive gears 16 to 19, respectively. Further, the second countershaft 20B is provided on the first drive shaft 10A, the transmission driven gear 25 meshed with the transmission drive gear 17 provided on the second drive shaft 10B, the transmission driven gear 26 meshed with the transmission drive gear 19, and the first drive shaft 10A. A reverse gear shift driven gear 29 that meshes with the shift drive gear 16 with the intermediate gear 33 interposed is rotatably provided.

  A plurality of transmission gear trains having different gear ratios are formed by the gears provided on the drive shafts 10A and 10B and the counter shafts 20A and 20B meshing with each other. The plurality of transmission gear trains according to this embodiment are configured as follows. That is, the transmission gear train 41 that realizes the first speed is configured by the gears 16 and 21 provided between the first drive shaft 10A and the first counter shaft 20A, and the transmission gear train 42 that realizes the second speed is The speed change gear train 43 that is configured by the gears 18 and 22 provided between the second drive shaft 10B and the first counter shaft 20A and realizes the third speed is formed by the first drive shaft 10A and the first counter shaft 20A. The transmission gear train 44 that is configured by the gears 17 and 23 provided therebetween and realizes the fourth speed is configured by the gears 19 and 24 provided between the second drive shaft 10B and the first counter shaft 20A. The transmission gear train 45 that realizes the fifth speed is constituted by gears 17 and 25 provided between the first drive shaft 10A and the second counter shaft 20B, and the transmission gear train 46 that realizes the sixth speed is the second gear shaft 46. Drive shaft 10 When composed of gears 19, 26 provided between the second counter shaft 20B. The transmission gear train 50 that realizes the reverse gear is configured by gears 16, 33, and 29 provided between the first drive shaft 10A and the second counter shaft 20B. The seventh speed is a direct coupling stage that couples the first drive gear 10 </ b> A and the output shaft 5 without interposing a transmission gear train.

  The transmission gear train 41 that realizes the first speed is disposed at a position farthest from the internal combustion engine 3 as compared with other transmission gear trains. The first speed has the lowest speed ratio and a large torque input to the speed change drive gear 16. When the transmission gear train 41 is farthest from the internal combustion engine 3 as compared with other gear trains, the support position of the transmission gear train 41 is biased toward the end of the first drive shaft 10A. Therefore, the bending of the first drive shaft 10A can be suppressed as compared with the case where the first-speed transmission gear train is supported near the center of the first drive shaft 10A. In this case, the first drive shaft 10A corresponds to the drive shaft according to the present invention, and the first counter shaft 20A corresponds to the counter shaft according to the present invention.

  In the speed change mechanism 77, any one of the speed change gear trains 41 to 46 and 50 is selectively interposed between the power distribution mechanism 6 and the output shaft 5 to achieve power transmission from the power distribution mechanism 6 to the output shaft 5. Therefore, a first clutch T1, a second clutch T2, a third clutch T3, and a fourth clutch T4 are provided to selectively connect any one of the shift driven gears 21 to 26, 29 to the counter shafts 20A, 20B. It has been. Further, in order to realize the seventh speed which is a directly connected stage, a fifth clutch T5 capable of connecting and releasing the first drive shaft 10A and the output shaft 5 is provided. These clutches T1 to T5 are all configured as well-known dog clutches and have the same components as the clutch S1 and the like of the first embodiment. Although not described with reference to the drawings, each of the clutches T1 to T5 includes a hub that rotates integrally with the counter shaft, a sleeve that is spline-fitted with the hub, and a spline-fitted and driven with the sleeve. It has a spline that rotates integrally with the gear as a component.

  The first clutch T1 is arranged between the first-speed shift driven gear 21 and the third-speed shift driven gear 23, and realizes the operating position P1 for realizing the first speed and the third speed. It can be selectively operated between the operating position P3 and the neutral position N where each driven gear 21 and 23 is free. The second clutch T2 is arranged between the second speed shift driven gear 22 and the fourth speed shift driven gear 24, and realizes the operating position P2 for realizing the second speed and the fourth speed. It is possible to selectively operate between the operating position P4 and the neutral position N where each driven gear 22, 24 is free. The third clutch T3 is disposed between the fifth speed shift driven gear 25 and the reverse gear shift driven gear 29, and an operating position P5 for realizing the fifth speed and an operating position for realizing the reverse speed. It is possible to selectively operate between PR and a neutral position N where each driven gear 25, 29 is free. The fourth clutch T4 is disposed adjacent to the sixth speed shift driven gear 26, and selectively between an operating position P6 for realizing the sixth speed and a neutral position N for making the driven gear 26 free. It can work. The fifth clutch T5 that realizes the seventh speed, which is a directly connected stage, connects the first drive shaft 10A and the output shaft 5 to achieve the seventh speed, the operating position P7, the first drive shaft 10A, and the output shaft 5. It is possible to operate with the neutral position N for releasing the connection. These clutches T1 to T5 are controlled by the ECU 75 according to a predetermined logic as in the first embodiment. The engine clutch SE and the lock clutch SL are also controlled by the ECU 75 as in the first embodiment. Thereby, similarly to the first embodiment, various operation modes shown in the operation engagement table of FIG. 16 relating to the drive device 2B can be realized, and the same operational effects as the first embodiment can be exhibited. 16 is the same as that of FIG. 2 of the first embodiment.

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Next, a driving apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the third embodiment, the same reference numerals are attached to the same components as those in the first and second embodiments, and the description thereof is omitted. FIG. 17 shows an outline of a vehicle to which the drive device according to the third embodiment is applied. The feature of this embodiment is that an eight forward shift stage is realized while avoiding an increase in dimension in the axial direction as compared with the first embodiment.

  The drive device 2C includes a speed change mechanism 87 that can realize a plurality of speed stages including eight forward speeds and one reverse speed. The breakdown of the eight forward speeds realized by the speed change mechanism 87 is set stepwise in order from the lowest speed ratio from the power distribution mechanism 6 to the output shaft 5, the first speed, the second speed, the third speed, The fourth speed, the fifth speed, the sixth speed, the seventh speed, and the eighth speed. Among these shift speeds, the seventh speed is a direct connection speed realized by connecting the first drive shaft 10A and the output shaft 5 without the transmission gear train interposed therebetween, and the gear ratio is 1.

  The first drive shaft 10A is provided with a transmission drive gear 16 that is shared by the first speed and the reverse gear, and a transmission drive gear 17 that is shared by the third speed and the fifth speed. The second drive shaft 10B is provided with a speed change drive gear 18 shared by the second speed and the fourth speed, and a speed change drive gear 19 shared by the sixth speed and the eighth speed, respectively.

  The first counter shaft 20A is rotatably provided with transmission driven gears 21 to 23 and 26 which mesh with the transmission drive gears 16 to 19, respectively. The second countershaft 20B is provided with transmission driven gears 24, 25, 28, and 29 that mesh with the transmission drive gears 16 to 19 so as to be rotatable.

  A plurality of transmission gear trains having different gear ratios are formed by the gears provided on the drive shafts 10A and 10B and the counter shafts 20A and 20B meshing with each other. The plurality of transmission gear trains according to this embodiment are configured as follows. That is, the transmission gear train 41 that realizes the first speed is configured by the gears 16 and 21 provided between the first drive shaft 10A and the first counter shaft 20A, and the transmission gear train 42 that realizes the second speed is The speed change gear train 43 that is configured by the gears 18 and 22 provided between the second drive shaft 10B and the first counter shaft 20A and realizes the third speed is formed by the first drive shaft 10A and the first counter shaft 20A. The transmission gear train 44 configured by the gears 17 and 23 provided therebetween and realizing the fourth speed is configured by the gears 18 and 24 provided between the second drive shaft 10B and the second counter shaft 20B. The transmission gear train 45 that realizes the fifth speed is constituted by gears 17 and 25 provided between the first drive shaft 10A and the second counter shaft 20B, and the transmission gear train 46 that realizes the sixth speed is the second gear shaft 46. Drive shaft 10 And the first countershaft 20A, and a transmission gear train 48 that realizes the eighth speed is provided between the second drive shaft 10B and the second countershaft 20B. Gears 19 and 28. The seventh speed is a direct coupling stage that couples the first drive gear 10 </ b> A and the output shaft 5 without interposing a transmission gear train. The transmission gear train 50 that realizes the reverse gear is configured by gears 16, 33, and 29 provided between the first drive shaft 10A and the second counter shaft 20B. Since the transmission gear train 41 that realizes the first speed is arranged at a position farthest from the internal combustion engine 3 as compared with the other transmission gear trains, the same effect as the second embodiment can be obtained.

  In the speed change mechanism 87, any one of the speed change gear trains 41 to 46, 50 is selectively interposed between the power distribution mechanism 6 and the output shaft 5 to achieve power transmission from the power distribution mechanism 6 to the output shaft 5. Therefore, the first clutch U1, the second clutch U2, the third clutch U3, and the fourth clutch U4 that selectively connect any one of the shift driven gears 21 to 26, 28, and 29 to the counter shafts 20A and 20B. Is provided. Further, in order to realize the seventh speed which is a directly connected stage, a fifth clutch U5 capable of connecting and releasing the first drive shaft 10A and the output shaft 5 is provided. These clutches U1 to U5 are all configured as well-known dog clutches and have the same components as the clutch S1 and the like of the first embodiment.

  The first clutch U1 is arranged between the first-speed shift driven gear 21 and the third-speed shift driven gear 23, and realizes the operating position P1 for realizing the first speed and the third speed. It can be selectively operated between the operating position P3 and the neutral position N where each driven gear 21 and 23 is free. The second clutch U2 is arranged between the second speed shift driven gear 22 and the sixth speed shift driven gear 26, and realizes the operating position P2 for realizing the second speed and the sixth speed. It can be selectively operated between the operating position P6 and the neutral position N where each driven gear 22, 26 is free. The third clutch U3 is disposed between the fourth-speed shift driven gear 24 and the eighth-speed shift driven gear 28, and realizes the operating position P4 for realizing the fourth speed and the eighth speed. It is possible to selectively operate between the operating position P8 and the neutral position N where each driven gear 24, 28 is free. The fourth clutch U4 is disposed between the fifth speed shift driven gear 25 and the reverse gear shift driven gear 29, and an operating position P5 for realizing the fifth speed and an operating position for realizing the reverse speed. It is possible to selectively operate between PR and a neutral position where each driven gear 25, 29 is free. The fifth clutch U5 that realizes the seventh speed, which is a direct coupling stage, connects the first drive shaft 10A and the output shaft 5 to achieve the seventh speed, the operating position P7, the first drive shaft 10A, and the output shaft 5 It is possible to operate with the neutral position N for releasing the connection.

  These clutches U1 to U5 are controlled by the ECU 75 in accordance with a predetermined logic as in the first embodiment. The engine clutch SE and the lock clutch SL are also controlled by the ECU 75 as in the first embodiment. Thereby, similarly to the first embodiment, various operation modes shown in the operation engagement table of FIG. 18 relating to the drive device 2C can be realized, and the same operational effects as the first embodiment can be exhibited. 18 is the same as that in FIG. 2 of the first embodiment. Further, in this embodiment, since the eighth speed corresponds to an overdrive shift speed, when the vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined value during traveling at the eighth speed, the shift speed is changed from the eighth speed to the direct connection speed from the seventh speed. The ECU 75 can perform switching control. In this case, the ECU 75 functions as control means according to the present invention.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms within the scope of the gist of the present invention. The configurations of the power distribution mechanism and the speed change mechanism described above are merely examples, and it is possible to change them to other forms that are mechanically equivalent. In addition, the connection relationship of the power distribution mechanism and the speed change mechanism with respect to the rotating elements can be changed to another form.

The figure which showed the outline of the vehicle to which the drive device which concerns on one form of this invention was applied. The figure which showed the action | operation engagement table with which the operation | movement form of 2 A of drive devices of FIG. 1 and the action | operation state of each clutch were matched. The figure which showed the power transmission path | route of EV mode of 1st speed. The figure which showed an example of the alignment chart in EV mode of 1st speed. The figure which showed the power transmission path | route of the 1st speed Eng mode. The figure which showed an example of the alignment chart in 1st-speed Eng mode. The figure which showed the power transmission path | route of the 1st speed Eng + MG mode. The figure which showed an example of the alignment chart in 1st-speed Eng + Mg mode. The figure which showed the power transmission path | route of the 2nd speed CVT mode. The figure which showed an example of the alignment chart in CVT mode of 2nd speed. FIG. 9 is a nomographic chart in the process of switching the shift speed from the first speed to the second speed in the Eng + MG mode, and shows a first state. FIG. 10 is a nomographic chart in the process of switching the gear position from the first speed to the second speed in the Eng + MG mode, and shows a second state. FIG. 11 is a nomographic chart in the process of switching the gear position from the first speed to the second speed in the Eng + MG mode, and shows a third state. FIG. 10 is a nomographic chart in the process of switching the shift speed from the first speed to the second speed in the Eng + MG mode, and shows a fourth state. FIG. 10 is a nomographic chart in a process of switching the gear position from the first speed to the second speed in the Eng + MG mode, and shows a fifth state. Explanatory drawing which showed the engine optimal line, the maximum torque, and the equal power line, respectively, with the vertical axis representing the engine torque and the horizontal axis representing the engine speed (rotational speed). The figure which showed an example of the nomograph in the 6th-speed CVT mode. Explanatory drawing which showed the engine optimal line, the 6th speed engine operating line (point), and the 5th speed engine operating line (point), respectively, with the vertical axis representing engine torque and the horizontal axis representing engine speed (rotational speed). The figure which showed the outline of the vehicle to which the drive device which concerns on a 2nd form was applied. The figure which showed the action | operation engagement table | surface of the drive device shown in FIG. The figure which showed the outline of the vehicle to which the drive device which concerns on a 3rd form was applied. The figure which showed the action | operation engagement table | surface of the drive device shown in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vehicle 2A-2C Drive device 3 Internal combustion engine 4 MG (electric motor)
4a Rotor 4b Stator 5 Output shaft (output member)
6 Power distribution mechanism (actuation mechanism)
7 transmission mechanism 9 drive wheel 10A first drive shaft 10B second drive shaft 20A first counter shaft 20B second counter shaft 31 first counter gear 32 second counter gears 41 to 46, 48, 50 transmission gear train Cr carrier (first 1 element)
Sn sun gear (second element)
Rg ring gear (third element)
SL lock clutch (differential lock mechanism)
S4 4th clutch (switching clutch)
T4 4th clutch (switching clutch)

Claims (7)

An internal combustion engine, an electric motor, an output member for outputting power to driving wheels of a vehicle, and a first element, a second element, and a third element that are differentially rotatable with respect to each other, and the internal combustion engine is included in the first element An engine is connected and the electric motor is connected to the second element, and the first element or the third element of the differential mechanism is interposed between the output member and the first element. By switching the transmission gear train for transmitting power from the element or the third element to the output member, and connecting the first element and the output member without interposing the transmission gear train, the difference A speed change mechanism capable of realizing a plurality of speed steps set in order from the lowest speed ratio from the moving mechanism to the output member, the one element, the second element, and the third of the differential mechanism Connect two elements selected from elements Comprising a differential lock mechanism capable of switching a locked state and a released state for releasing the prohibition for prohibiting the differential rotation, and
The speed change mechanism has a first drive shaft that rotates integrally with the first element and is disposed on the same axis as the output member, and the speed change gear train is interposed between the first element and the output member. driving apparatus for a vehicle characterized that you have been configured to the direct coupled stage is implemented by coupling without let is included in the plurality of shift speeds. The transmission mechanism is configured to overdrive gear position of the high speed ratio is included in the plurality of gear positions than before Symbol direct coupled stage,
A shift control means is further provided for controlling the transmission mechanism so that the overdrive shift stage is switched to the direct connection stage when the vehicle speed becomes a predetermined value or more in a state where the overdrive shift stage is realized. Item 2. The driving device according to Item 1. The speed change mechanism, before SL and a second drive axis of the hollow of the outer periphery rotates integrally with the third rotating element is arranged in a coaxially to the first drive shaft, each of said first drive shaft and said second drive shaft And a counter shaft provided with a counter gear for transmitting motive power to the output member, and for realizing a shift stage having the lowest speed ratio among the plurality of shift stages The drive device according to claim 1, wherein a transmission gear train is provided between the first drive shaft and the counter shaft. The speed change mechanism, before SL and a second drive axis of the hollow of the outer periphery rotates integrally with the third rotating element is arranged in a coaxially to the first drive shaft, disposed in parallel with said first drive shaft, and wherein A counter shaft provided with a counter gear for transmitting power to the output member, and a plurality of transmission gear trains that realize the plurality of shift stages are selectively coupled to the counter shaft; and A switching clutch disposed radially outward from the second drive shaft,
The differential lock mechanism realizes the locked state by connecting the first drive shaft and the second drive shaft, and is disposed between the first drive shaft and the switching clutch. Item 3. The drive device according to Item 1 or 2.   The electric motor includes a stator and a rotor arranged coaxially with the stator and having a space formed on an inner periphery thereof, and the differential mechanism is disposed in the space formed on an inner periphery of the rotor. The drive device according to claim 4, wherein the differential lock mechanism is disposed at a position separated in the axial direction from the differential mechanism. The speed change mechanism, before SL disposed in parallel to the first drive shaft, and having a, a first counter shaft and the second counter shaft for transmitting the power of the first drive shaft to the output member, the shift A first transmission gear train that is provided between the first drive shaft and the second counter shaft, and a transmission gear ratio that is two steps lower than that of the first transmission gear train. The shift gear according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a gear stage is realized and a second transmission gear train provided between the first drive shaft and the first counter shaft is aligned in the radial direction. Drive device. The speed change mechanism is pre SL parallel to the first drive shaft, which has a counter shaft for transmitting power of the first drive shaft to the output member, the gear ratio is the lowest gear position The drive device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a transmission gear train that is realized and provided between the first drive shaft and the counter shaft is disposed at a position furthest away from the internal combustion engine.

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